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Wendy Williams Celebrates Rapper Fat Joe's 50th Birthday — See the Cool Throwback Photo

Afouda Fortune
By Afouda Fortune
Aug 20, 2020
10:16 A.M.

Wendy Williams had a jolly post up on social media as she honored A-list rapper, Fat Joe, who recently turned 50. Williams' post included a heartwarming snapshot.

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TV host Wendy Williams made it a pink affair as she commemorated rapper Fat Joe's big day. On Instagram, she threw it back to the time they rocked similar colors during an appearance on her eponymous show, "The Wendy Williams Show."

In the photo shared, the award-winning rapper donned a bright pink hoodie and a pair of jeans while sporting his signature glow. Williams rocked a tulle ensemble in the same shade with her self-styled signature blond hair.

Wendy Williams visits "Extra" at their studio at H&M in Times Square on January 21, 2015 in New York City. | Photo: Getty Images.

Wendy Williams visits "Extra" at their studio at H&M in Times Square on January 21, 2015 in New York City. | Photo: Getty Images.

The duo was captured in a fun moment as they flashed bright smiles on set with Williams wishing her good friend a happy birthday in the accompanying caption where she tagged him.

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For his 50th birthday, the "All the Way Up" crooner decided to bless fans and celebrated in grand style with a remix of "Lean Back", one of his classics from 2004.

The gleeful throwback photo brings to mind the sweet moment Williams and the "What's Luv" rapper reunited on her show. At the time, Fat Joe walked in looking radiant in his pink hoodie and a pair of swanky kicks.

Realizing that they were rocking the same colors, Williams and Fat Joe complimented each other. Most fans would reckon that the episode was most pleasant as the duo informed the audience that they had known each other for a long time.

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Being a family man at heart, the star rapper updated fans on how his family was doing and how he planned to simmer down on music for his young daughter.

For his 50th birthday, the "All the Way Up" crooner decided to bless fans and celebrated in grand style with a remix of "Lean Back", one of his classics from 2004. This time, he switched the tempo and made it a club-banger with the help of Eminem, Remy Ma, and Mase—who are featured on the recently recreated version.

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It is safe to say that the "Deep" rapper is not slacking when it comes to making more achievements. He was recently in the news after he joined Revolt to collaborate for a new web series, "The Fat Joe Show."

Before the official announcement of his new show, the Bronx native has been engaging music stars in thoughtful conversations via Instagram live during the quarantine.

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Last year, the hip hop icon's 49th birthday celebration was no less splendid as he was honored with a star-studded party. Rappers like Drake and French Montana were in graceful attendance as they partied the night away with the celebrant.

An insider revealed to Page Six that Fat Joe was surprised with a huge five-tiered cake. He also had a swell time taking tequila shots with his well-wishers.

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